Former car dealer appointed MTA SA president
The Motor Trade Association of South Australia has re-appointed Frank Agostino as its new president. Agostino wants to get rid of the ‘doom and gloom’ which he believes is present in the industry.
Former Lithgow Subaru Fiat dealer farewelled
A well-known figure in the Lithgow community and experienced car dealer and an avid motor enthusiast, Eric George Young, has died at the age of 84. The dealership closed with his retirement in 1994.
Car dealer offers free coffee for early starters
Port Macquarie-based John Oxley Motors is targeting early starters by visiting a number of coffee shops all of this week around Port Macquarie, Wauchope and Laurieton to promote the new Nissan QashQai.
Ipswich’s Central Motors shuts the gates
A well-known car dealership in Queensland has shut its gates. Ipswich Central Motors, which primarily sold Kia and Great Wall new and used cars, decided to call it quits last Thursday.
MG forced into product recall
MG Australia has been forced to announce a product recall over an issue it previously said didn’t exist. Since arriving on the Australian scene nearly 18 months ago MG has only sold 12 MG 6 Sedans.
US GM dealers grow business amid product recalls
The news about deadly crashes linked to a faulty ignition switch, followed by wave upon wave of recalls, did not bode well for General Motors dealers earlier this year. It conjured visions of worried, frustrated drivers pouring onto lots like Raymond Chevrolet, outside of Chicago.
Car Megamart concept ‘the way of the future’
Melbourne’s Pakenham will be ground zero for what is expected to be Australia’s biggest used car mega complex, which will include an array of businesses and will see over 1000 used vehicles on site.
Odo clocking breakthrough serves up a warning
An Australian court has accepted the authenticity of Japanese registration certificates, in an odometer clocking case brought against Sydney’s Prestige Auto Centre.
New Megane range much more fuel efficient
Renault has launched the renewed Megane hatch and wagon range with fuel consumption cut buy 28%, thanks to the new TCEe 130 engine. Renault has also extended its warranty range to five years/unlimited km for the entire range.
BMW targets ‘people mover’ market
BMW Group is launching a new premium compact SUV as it looks to attract more buyers in the people mover class. The BMW 2 Series Active Tourer will arrive at the end of the year in Australia and New Zealand.